u/Budget_Professor4867

I started microdosing tirzepatide about a month ago. I have slowly worked my way up and am now on 1.25 mg. I have been on oral birth control for > 15 years.

I understand the risk of normal dosing of tirzepatide decreasing efficacy of OCP and increasing chance of pregnancy.

My provider stated 1.25 mg is a low enough dose that I don’t need to worry about back up contraception unless I go up to 2.5 mg. I am getting it through Everwell pharmacy which is accredited so hoping I truly am only getting 1.25 mg.

I am looking for anecdotal experiences for those who microdose, any unexpected pregnancies or signs of decreasing birth control absorption?

I am awaiting my first shipment. I met with a Midi provider (great experience btw) and plan to start micro dosing 1.25 mg. I had always been normal weight until I started an antidepressant a few years ago which has helped my depression IMMENSELY but has caused me to feel starving 24/7 so I have gained about 15 lbs.

I cannot take the constant hunger anymore and am looking forward to the appetite suppression.

My question is - did anyone start lower than 1.25 mg and if so what dose did you start at and did a lower dose actually work for you? I have chronic constipation so I am concerned & also have read about the elevated heart rate effect so the lower dose for me the better.